About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern Grad at Walgreens, you will work in a retail pharmacy setting. This position focuses on providing patient care, managing pharmacy operations, and supporting the pharmacy team. You will handle clinical tasks and help ensure the pharmacy runs efficiently while maintaining regulatory standards.
What you'll do#
- Provide pharmacy consulting services, including patient counseling on medication usage, side effects, and drug interactions.
- Perform clinical and wellness services such as immunizations and flu shots.
- Ensure the accurate compounding, verification, and dispensing of prescribed medications.
- Support the pharmacy manager with inventory management, financial analysis, and procedure development.
- Engage with customers to resolve issues, offer assistance, and build strong relationships.
- Process insurance claims and follow up with medical providers to clarify prescriptions.
- Assist in hiring, training, and coaching pharmacy staff to maintain performance standards.
- Maintain current knowledge of pharmacy systems and relevant healthcare developments.
What you'll need#
- Willingness to obtain a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D) degree from an accredited institution before your start date.
- Ability to secure pharmacist licensure from the state Board of Pharmacy within 90 days of hire.
- Current certification as an immunizer or the willingness to become certified within 90 days of hire.
Location & details#
- Location: McComb, Mississippi.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time.
- Compensation: This role is paid with a salary range of $33.50 to $45.30 per hour.
About Walgreens
Walgreens operates a network of approximately 8,500 retail pharmacies across the United States and Puerto Rico. Founded in 1901, the company maintains its headquarters in Deerfield, Illinois. It employs over 100,000 people and provides pharmacy, health, and beauty services to nearly 9 million customers daily. The business integrates physical stores with digital platforms to deliver healthcare services.
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